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Steve Nash for Darren Collison - Chad Ford thinks it makes sense

Suns have balked in the past because 1. They really love Nash and 2. The offers for Nash haven't blown them away. Of course, it's crunch time now for the Suns. If they don't trade him soon, most likely they lose him for nothing next summer. The key will be -- is Nash willing to agree to an extension as part of a trade? Teams won't give up much if they're renting him for 60 games. To me, the best destination for Nash might be Indiana in a swap for Darren Collison. Suns get a young, talented point guard, Pacers get a player who could get them to the Eastern Conference Finals. If Nash would agree to an extension in Indy, I think the Pacers would have to seriously consider it.

I love the idea if we could do a straight swap and re-sign Nash for an additional 2 years. Opinions?

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Re: Steve Nash for Darren Collison - Chad Ford Thinks So

Another Pacers question answered:

Jake (Indiana)

What's the Pacers' ceiling this season?

Chad Ford (1:26 PM)

Third best record in the East behind Heat and Bulls. I love what Larry Bird and David Morway have done in Indy and they still have a ton of cap flexibility to get stronger if the right deal comes along.

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Re: Steve Nash for Darren Collison - Chad Ford Thinks So

If it was literally just DC for Nash, that's extremely tempting. If this were 2006 it's a no brainer fantasy, but I just fear Nash is close to the end, so you have to decide what your PG situation is going to look like in 12-13 and 13-14, not just now in 11-12. We do have George Hill, so it's not as if we're just SOL once Nash leaves or retires, so maybe it's a risk worth taking for the short term gain. Nash could be tremendous for our offense. Of course, he'll also hurt our defense, but it's a net gain.

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Re: Steve Nash for Darren Collison - Chad Ford Thinks So

Even though I like dc I would do it.... That seems like a great deal plus Danny being better suited for a spot up shooter and the offense being so dead sometimes Nash could bring in a new dynamic to the offense and really open things up!

Also imagine how much leadership would be in the lockeroom and how much having to western all star veterans and a NBA MVP would do for the development of our young players and team as a whole....man that would be nice.

Re: Steve Nash for Darren Collison - Chad Ford Thinks So

Pacers ceiling? and I kep hearing rumors about steve nash for Collison... This can't be real can it?
mike wilbon (1:41 PM)

Why in the world would the Suns do that? The Pacers, I think, can finish second behind the Bulls in their division..I can see the Pacers being a 5-seed and beating, say, the Knicks in the playoffs...I like what the Pacers have, all of it, the roster, the coaching staff...I love their depth, which most NBA folks will be of great importance this season...

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Re: Steve Nash for Darren Collison - Chad Ford Thinks So

What is wrong with those question askers? Chad never said it was in the works. He was just speculating on what might be a reasonable deadline deal for two teams. He was speculating, not reporting. Yeesh.

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Re: Steve Nash for Darren Collison - Chad Ford Thinks So

The main difference (and advantage) between DC and Nash is that Nash will pass when he sees an option. His court vision will be the best on the team, and we will see more alley-oops than we have in a while. When the only oop we see in five games is Paul George passing to Dahntay Jones, there's a problem. Nash can make plays happen on the fast break and in the half court.

If we could get him for an additional two years, it's a no-brainer YES. If we can even get him with a risk that he won't extend, but include a draft pick, I personally still say yes. When was the last time PHX was in the Western finals? We could get to the Eastern finals with Nash, and that might entice him to stick around. If not, we have a draft pick we use to look at a new piece, and/or we're in the same position we were before. I don't think DC has the vision we need him to have, to be the team we need.